Editor’s Letter
“Whatever happened to the traditional front garden? One rarely sees them, as so many have been paved over for parking. Whilst I understand the practicality (and, in many urban areas, the need), it is a great shame for both environmental and aesthetic reasons. In some areas, there is now great concern about flooding, just because of this parking trend. The front of the house is the first glimpse anyone gets of your property, and a great opportunity to create a display that is welcoming, easy to maintain and environmentally beneficial. Is it possible to split the space — half for the car, and half for beauty and the environment? Why not give it some thought and check out Hazel Sillver’s great front garden ideas on page 28? They might inspire…